Thinking the same type power / action would work well for spinnerbait, swim jig and plastic swim baits (ie..LF Magic Shad, Skinny Dippers etc..). What type rod would you use for these applications? What ratio reel would you use?

7' MH/XF rod with a 7.1:1 reel

I like Powell rods (703C)

and Daiwa Reels.

Do not get XF tip, that is too much tip for what you need. Stick with just a Fast tip. A MH/F and a reel that is a 6.something gear ratio, a 7.something will be too fast for spinners, the 6.something will give you a better all around speed.

G. Loomis MBR 842C/ Core 50MG is my favorite rig and perfect for the applications

you are asking about. Mine is pretty much dedicated to small swimbaits (Hollow Belly,

Shadalicious and keitech Swim Impact Fat), but I fish swim jigs with it, too.

While a MH/F rod is ideal from the lure weight perspective, the cover you're fishing in could change that. Generally, I throw dippers and swimjigs in or near thick grass, in which case a H/F rod may get the call.

Dobyns 704c w/ Zillion 6.3:1 reel fits the bill for me.

Personal preference is a 7' MH/F or 7'6" MH/F. I do use a 7.0 reel because I like to burn a spinner depending upon depth, cover, and time of day. But I have also practiced hard to slow it down when I want. As with just about every piece of equipment you will ever use - what do you feel most confident using and what gets 'em in the boat for you.

People tend to be a little TOO fast with the 7 ratios. He wants to use spinners, and you dont need such a hard tip for it. The Fast tip is a good all around rod, as well as the 6 ratio. For what he plans to use the rid for, he is better off with the MH/F and a 6 ratio as to get what he wants for the swim, spinner, jig setup. Your advice would be great for a heavy cover jig/frog/swim combo, its just the spinner takes that all out of perspective. A spinner bait rig should be all on its own, as well as the jig combo, but thats not what he asked for. Didnt want to shun you on that, but its too much for what he needs.

I guess we're just going to have to agree to disagree. No matter how fast the reel, you can always slow down. If they're going too fast, they fish will let them know, and they can adjust. Using a slower reel you cannot just go faster than you already can. And IMO, the faster the tip, the better for fishing these single hook, generally heavy wire hook techniques. When said bass bites, I want to get into the hookset as fast and hard as possible because the hooks are heavy wire. I agree, doing all of these on one combo isn't easy, but I truly believe the OP would be better off with a MH/XF and a 7.X:1 gear ratio reel.

You are not going to go too fast with a 6 speed reel, nor is it ever going to be too slow. When fishing swim baits, or spinners, a 7 is not needed. A heavy wire hook such as a jig or spinner is not too much for a F tip. The only thing you need a XF tip for is going to be HEAVY cover and such. An all around rig that he is asking for, there is no need.

Pretty much what I was thinking....I won't typically use it in heavy cover. I have plenty of combos that will fit the bill but just came into a little mad money to buy some new gear I need like a hole in the head. Thought it would be good (but not necessary) to have something dedicated to these techniques. Thinking I may try one of the Lew's reels only because I don't have one (I'm a Daiwa, Shimano and a few Revos and a couple Pro Qualifiers guy). I like the 6.4 to 1 ratio, it works well for me. As for the rod I'll do some shopping. I have a Powell 703C and its tip does not feel much different than my 7' Avid MH F. The power and action does vary some between brands but I get the consensus of what everyone is saying. Time to go have some fun at the tackle stores! Christmas in August!!!

While a MH/F rod is ideal from the lure weight perspective, the cover you're fishing in could change that. Generally, I throw dippers and swimjigs in or near thick grass, in which case a H/F rod may get the call.

Dobyns 704c w/ Zillion 6.3:1 reel fits the bill for me.

That is exactly the same combo I have for heavier cover.

I'll be using this mostly on Old Hickory and Percy Priest Lakes. Neither of these lakes have much grass....the Corp of Engineers has done a good job of killing it on Old Hickory leaving some sparse shoreline grass and Percy Priest is more of a rocky / stumps / wood type lake.

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-Kent